New Delhi: Front-of-pack warning labels identifying packaged foods high in added sugar, added fat or salt can make nutritional risks more visible to consumers and help them make more informed choices, health experts said, stressing the need for nutrition education alongside labelling.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a red hexagonal warning on the front of packaged food products that cross specified thresholds for "even one" nutrient of concern. The thresholds are based on the ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians, 2024.
